Friday, March 9, 2012

Blooming Friday ~ Jewel

"Long ago, before I had ever seen a diamond, I read about them and I tried to imagine what they would be like. I thought they would be lovely glimmering purple stones. When I saw a real diamond in a lady's ring one day I was so disappointed I cried. Of course, it was very lovely but it wasn't my idea of a diamond." ~ Anne of Green Gables

Like many young girls I was a fan of the Green Gables series growing up and I have to say I am in agreement with Anne on this topic, even if my own engagement ring is a clear diamond.

When I think of a jewel in the garden, I think of colors that are saturated and translucent at the same time.

Clear, glowing, rich color.

Brazilian Blue Sage

The standards of this iris shimmer like the depths of imperial topaz.

Imagine what a beautiful ring or necklace an amethyst of this shade would make, but it could never be more beautiful than these iris flowers.

'Jesse's Song'

Happy Friday, and join Katerina at roses and stuff for more Blooming Fridays from all over the world.

Like you, I've always thought diamonds were rather overrated. I'll take color anytime, especially the jewel tones shown in your garden. I admire 'Jesse's Song' every time you show a photo of it--it has to be one of the most beautiful irises I've seen!

Hello there! Emeralds and Amethysts! I imagine a big ol' emerald on my finger:) One day...if I'm lucky! For now, it's fun to color with plants until that time comes:) I've never read Anne before....I've heard a lot of it. Maybe when the reading calms down a bit, I can give this series a closer look. Everyone who talks about it has a great respect for the story.